Due to historical reservations Koreans hold towards Japanese products—stemming from Japan's brutal occupation of Korea during World War 2 and the decades leading up to it—Japanese cars have traditionally received a lukewarm reception in Korea. For example, Honda is largely ignored there. However, Korean buyers rank among the most discerning when it comes to high-end luxury products. They make exceptions for Japanese luxury brands like Lexus. In fact, Korea is probably the only country where Lexu

The 2023 AH40 Toyota Alphard and Vellfire festival shows no signs of slowing down as news of a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant surfaces. In all honesty, news of a PHEV Alphard and Vellfire isn’t surprising at all. For one, the premium MPVs ride on the same TNGA-K platform for large vehicles. Among the models sharing it include the RAV4, Harrier, Camry, Crown and Lexus NX. And what do all these models have in common? That’s right, they all PHEV variants, as pointed out by Japanese publication Best

Malaysians love their Toyota Alphards and Vellfires. From MLM bros to businessmen and even regular families, these luxurious MPVs are everywhere in the country. Today, UMW Toyota Motor has officially begun taking orders for the all-new AH40 Toyota Alphard and Vellfire. Estimated pricing for the Toyota Alphard is RM 538,000 while the Toyota Vellfire will be priced at RM 438,000. Furthermore, this region is one of the biggest markets for the Alphard and Vellfire, so it’s logical for Toyota to brin

The second-generation 2023 Lexus LM has just made its global debut at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show. Previously an Asian market-only model, the 2023 Lexus LM is now a global model that will be exported to more than 60 countries worldwide, including European countries. The minivan’s body is now 85 mm longer, 40 mm wider, 10 mm taller. (5,125 mm long, 1,890 mm wide, 1,955 mm tall). Wheelbase is maintained at 3,000 mm. For China, the Lexus LM will be offered with two powertrain options – a 2.4-litre

If you are shopping for a Toyota Alphard or a Vellfire, you would’ve noticed by now that it’s very difficult to find one that’s not pained in white or black colour. You can almost paraphrase Henry Ford’s quote, “You can have your Alphard or Vellfire in any colour so long as it’s white or black.” Yes, white and black are the most popular colours for Japanese car owners but the aversion by Alphard / Vellfire owners to an equally conservative silver colour is perplexing, even when judged by Japanes

Rear seat entertainment display is a luxury that many of us would perceive as a rich man’s toy. Most of us would have the pleasure of pulling up next to a Toyota Alphard or a Vellfire spy a drop down screen behind the driver’s seat (more often than not playing cartoons) and a collective audience tentatively watching. While rear seat entertainment is rather common as an after market accessory, cars like the Kia Grand Carnival and the Nissan Serena S-Hybrid come with one built-in from the factory.